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squarely

[skwair-lee] / ˈskwɛər li /
ADVERB
honestly
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The Colbert video fits squarely within that ecosystem.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Aimed squarely at kids of all sizes, “Star Wars” has become a glorified tour of a billionaire’s expanding playworld and “The Mandalorian and Grogu” wants the track well-oiled, not bumpy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The April report is expected to put the focus squarely on inflation data when determining where the Fed—with interest-rate cuts now firmly on pause—goes from here.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Motherby said in the 1980s replica kits were aimed squarely at children, but had become more popular among adults from the early 90s.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

He looks at me squarely, the lamplight reflected in the lenses of his glasses.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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